Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management (BAS)
Bachelor Of Applied Science (BAS)
LSC-North Harris
Houston, TX
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Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management (BAS) is a Bachelor Of Applied Science (BAS) program offered by Lone Star College in Houston, TX. The program takes 120 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $13,320.
Program Overview
- The BAS in Energy, Manufacturing and Trades Management is designed for AAS degree-holding students seeking to advance their professional qualifications. Graduates of the program will have a broader understanding of the managerial roles in energy, manufacturing and trades industries and will bring that understanding to their advancing roles in their place of employment.
- Prepares students to assume advanced responsibilities in leadership & management in industries that relate to the production and supply of energy, the creation of new products in manufacturing, and/or careers requiring manual skills and specialized training.
- Program Highlights
- Our PhD. faculty, who are also industry professionals, bring real-world applications to the classroom. Students participate in experiential learning in which faculty and industry speakers purposefully engage with students in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, and clarify career goals. Additionally, the out-of-class experiences promote functional practice and allow students to express genuine curiosity, and stay present and connected.
- Credentials and Careers
- Studying for a business management degree allows students to develop a broad understanding of business organizations with subject-specific knowledge in areas such as finance and cost accounting, project management, operations, communication, information technology, business ethics, and business policy and strategy.
- Transferability
- Graduates of the bachelor program may pursue an MBA or other related business and management Master’s degrees at many four-year institutions.
Admission Requirements and Process
- Demonstrate College-Level Readiness
- Completion of Associate of Applied Science with a transcript notating college readiness in reading, writing and mathematics or the equivalent.
- Completion of Qualifying Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Approved programs include: Accounting, AAS
- Architectural Design, AAS
- Automotive Service Technology, AAS
- Business Administration, AAS
- Construction Supervision, AAS
- Corrosion Technology, AAS
- Cosmetology, AAS
- Electrical Technology, AAS
- Geographic Information Systems, AAS
- HVAC and Refrigeration Technology, AAS
- Industrial Diesel Technology, AAS
- Inspection Technology, AAS
- Instrumentation Technology, AAS
- Land Surveying and Mapping, AAS
- Logistics Management, AAS
- Machining Technology, AAS
- Mechanical Design Technology, AAS
- Robotics - Automated Manufacturing Technology, AAS
- Petroleum Service Technology, AAS
- Pipefitting, AAS
- Process Technology, AAS
- Professional Pilot, AAS
- Welding Technology, AAS
- Additional related programs to be reviewed/approved by program coordinator.
- Transfer Credit , including review of LSC credit
- Regular Acceptance Cumulative GPA of 2.25 or better from degree evaluated for admission to qualify.
- Conditional Acceptance Cumulative GPA of 2.25 or better from degree evaluated for admission to qualify.
- Associate degree with 6 hours or less remaining to graduate.
- All policies and procedures outlined in the following sections of the catalog will apply to the student, except where specified by the BAS program.
- General Information
- Admission Policies and Procedures
- Registration Procedures and Processes
- Financial Information & Assistance
- Records Policies and Procedures
- Academic Policies, Procedures and Services
- Student Development Programs and Services
- Graduation Requirements
- Applications
- Completed Lone Star College Application for Admission/Readmission, transcripts, forms, and satisfaction of the general institutional admission requirements.
- Completed Lone Star College Supplemental Application for Admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science program.
- Admission Decision Appeals
- Exceptions of extenuating circumstances may be petitioned in writing, include supporting documentation, for consideration by the Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs.
- Notes
- Admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science program will be rolling with Fall and Spring starts and limited enrollment. As a result, not all students who meet the minimum requirements stated above may be admitted into this program.
- Lone Star College will accept and apply to the degree program Core Curriculum courses, Field of Study courses, and WECM Technical Specialty Courses as part of the lower division coursework of the baccalaureate degree.
- Students wishing to apply other previously earned credit to this degree must submit requests for substitutions within the first semester of being enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science program.
- Up to 15% of admissions space will be available each semester for consideration of degrees not listed on the approved programs list.
Program Schedule
- This award requires 120 credit hours in total.
- Lone Star College reports 1104 contact hours for this award.
- Where the course list shows "Choose N credit hours", those courses are the options for one elective slot, not additional requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Design schedules for shifts of technical workers.
- Evaluate safety hazards and organize safety training for technical workers.
- Troubleshoot quality deficiencies by identifying resources and procedural changes necessary to achieve required quality assurance standards.
- Examine supervisory strategies appropriate to common personnel problems in relevant industries.
- Analyze and evaluate data in order to solve business problems.
- Utilize written, oral, and visual communication to convey and receive information in a global environment.
- Construct customer service techniques appropriate to common problems in relevant industries.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 120 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($29,880.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($37,560.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| TMGT3354 | Leadership | 3 |
| TMGT4310 | Human Resources Management and Labor Law | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| TMGT3303 | Communications and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| TMGT3307 | Operations Management in Energy, Manufacturing, and Skilled Trades | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| TMGT3311 | Information Technology for Enterprise Management | 3 |
| TMGT4301 | Industrial Cost Estimating and Control | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| TMGT4396 | Project Management in Energy, Manufacturing, & Skilled Trades | 3 |
| TMGT3355 | Mediation & Negotiation | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| TMGT4320 | Organizational Design & Management Seminar | 3 |
| TMGT3347 | Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester / Choose 3 credit hours | ||
| TMGT4312 | Employee Planning, Staffing and Selection | 3 |
| TMGT4314 | Training and Development | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Program Total | 36 | |